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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-23-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,300
Posted By Oldtrooper
I don’t think the “balancing” issue has to do the...

I don’t think the “balancing” issue has to do the either of the three batteries being charged. Lipo battery Balancing is more about the LIPO battery itself and the balancing of the cells of each...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-11-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Thanks for the reply. When you installed the...

Thanks for the reply. When you installed the Progressive converter, did you remove the old one or just by-passed it. There’s not a lot of room where the OEM converter is. When I installed my 2000...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-24-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
When hooked to shore power our converter runs...

When hooked to shore power our converter runs hot, so I am expecting it to give up some day. What model converter did you replace the OEM with and did you do it yourself. We have been using solar...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-24-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Chassis AC

I don’t our chassis AC ever worked correctly. We had the compressor replaced and after that it seem to blow the fuse all the time. Sorta gave up on that part simply because the coach AC was far...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-21-2020, 05:23 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Yes we still have our 2013 26HE, done a few...

Yes we still have our 2013 26HE, done a few tweaks over the years, just getting ready to put a new set of tires on and we are good to go.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,356
Posted By Oldtrooper
Hubcaps

Hi. I have a 2013 Vista. The info on removal was found in my “Ford” owners manual. Nowhere could I see it in the Winnibago manuals.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,405
Posted By Oldtrooper
Leaky comparments

For the most part my leaks were limited to small holes or gapes. All I used was eve-trough spray sealer. Just like the stuff you see advertised on TV with the in a screen door bottomed boat. Fast...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,405
Posted By Oldtrooper
Check the grounding buss bar

I have a 2013 HE26 and no compartment corrosion st all. There is a buss bar welded to the frame just behind the passenger side compartment behind the step. There are a number of wires attached to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-28-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Tank sensors

I think I am having a tanks sensor issue with the black water tank. I can see the sensors on the freah water tank but I can't quit find the ones for then black and grey tanks. And I don't see the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-06-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Update, I've added 320 watts of solar power using...

Update, I've added 320 watts of solar power using GoPower setup. Controller allows for two battery banks to be charged, so I wired the 2nd bank outlet to the chassis battery. Now it is being...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-13-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
2wheeluge, when on shore power my 2013 HE26 does...

2wheeluge, when on shore power my 2013 HE26 does "not" charge the chassis battery. Weird I know. What I have done is taken the lead off a previous post and run a trickle charger, in my case a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-01-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Tricolor. Regarding your heating clicking. ...

Tricolor. Regarding your heating clicking. According to our manual and experience, when we turn the furnace on the blower comes on instantly, this is to start both the house fan and the combustion...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-30-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Ha ha, or you end up with a tiny table. I looked...

Ha ha, or you end up with a tiny table. I looked at the same thing, not enough room for the extra legs and feet as well. Ive been measuring and checking out the possibility of using a "jackknife"...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-23-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Thanks for the reply Macnut. I have a TPMS to...

Thanks for the reply Macnut. I have a TPMS to monitor my tire pressure. The TPMS gives me some comfort in realtime monitoring of the front tires pressure and temp. I find the tire pressure is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2016, 11:30 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Bobbys Girl, noticed your post and comments on...

Bobbys Girl, noticed your post and comments on building a console. I have to agree the factory cup holder really isn't a cup holder. I built one for ours and have attached photos for you. It...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
macnut, a quick question. You've had your 26HE...

macnut, a quick question. You've had your 26HE for a while now and I don't think I read anywhere where you swapped out your shocks. I still have the originals on ours and I found this summer the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Ha Ha, yea the wood match turned out pretty good....

Ha Ha, yea the wood match turned out pretty good. I was getting tired of books maps and stuff sliding around in the overheads and as for the vacuum, well it had a homes in the MH before I decided it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Rottenkid, I noticed your bubble level on the...

Rottenkid, I noticed your bubble level on the wall, drivers side. A quick trick I came across was to turn on the levelling system when I am at the last 5-10 feet in the campsite. I find there are...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
26HE small mods

Forgot two. In the previous post, one is a shelf I added under the sink for the vacuum and the other was a small self I added under the bedroom shelf. I also put a small edge wood barrier to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Did some small mods for storage. Built a couple...

Did some small mods for storage. Built a couple of mag racks one by the drivers seat and one just behind. A small spice rack. and an overhead rack to keep the manuals and stuff from sliding all...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-20-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Just in the process of buying replacements for...

Just in the process of buying replacements for next year. I thought it was a straight replacement, but I guess not. I haven't looked closely, but is the "J" hook bigger on the HE26.......is that a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-20-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Ditto here on McNut and Garyp47, on the WET BAY....

Ditto here on McNut and Garyp47, on the WET BAY. I use a big Rubbermaid container for black water stuff. Just connect the hose ends, saves on mess. As for freshwater, the only diff is, I put all...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-17-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Walkie-talkie radio shelf

We use portable radios to keep track of the grandkids when camping and me to I guess, cause I have a tendency to roam the area, lol. At the start of the day usually involves a little bit of a search...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-25-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Heading out this Sunday for a 3 day dry camp. ...

Heading out this Sunday for a 3 day dry camp. Heading to Rolley Lake, BC.....going to give the solar panels a workout. Oh, can't forget to mention my co-pilot is my 9 year old grandson.....come...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-25-2016, 12:27 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Well I'm glad I'm not the only one going down...

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one going down this path, lol. When you were looking at a 6v replace what sort of amps did you end up with.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-25-2016, 12:10 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Slide controller

Hidden is an understatement. Why they put the controller where they did is beyond me. On mine the controller was hidden behind a false wall at the end of the storage compartment on the drivers...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-18-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Hi guys. I recently had solar panels installed. ...

Hi guys. I recently had solar panels installed. One of the benefits is I can see any parasitic current drawn on the electrical system (with a fully charged battery bank.) Normally with the coach...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-18-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
We do a lot that Mcnut does. we used the storage...

We do a lot that Mcnut does. we used the storage under the dinette seats for our extra drinks and food supply. I partitioned the storage under each seat to help stop stuff moving around or getting...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-14-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Rottenkid.....does this replace the factory one...

Rottenkid.....does this replace the factory one or does it piggy back on it? I assume this is giving you the 4 stage charging system.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-14-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Rottenkid......yes I went a little overboard. ...

Rottenkid......yes I went a little overboard. Started off with a 160 watt panel, then decided to go with the second panel. Some of the places we dry camp are heavily treed and as a result we get...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-14-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Rossi6998 That is exactly where I wanted it...

Rossi6998

That is exactly where I wanted it mounted. The reason I was given was past experience with converter interference. From the looks of your mounting spot, if there was any chance of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-06-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Just added 360 watts of Go Power solar panels. ...

Just added 360 watts of Go Power solar panels. While sitting in the years with the clash switch on, panel supplies .4 amp.....guys that means there is a constant draw in the system. Panel provides...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-06-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Rottenkid, try Amazon.ca Dick Grattan ...

Rottenkid, try Amazon.ca


Dick Grattan
Surrey, BC, Canada

"The POLICE,
Their job is to save you ass,
Not kiss it"
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-21-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
We dry camp more that we do full hook up. I just...

We dry camp more that we do full hook up. I just took the 26 in for a solar panel install. My hopes are that the panel will keep things topped up in between weekend trips and give me some extra...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-21-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Ditto here Tricolor. my Coach batteries, when...

Ditto here Tricolor. my Coach batteries, when fully charged, sit around 12.7-12.9 range. On my 2013, 26HE, the Chassis engine will charge the coach batteries regardless if they are switched on or...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-07-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Taking the MH in the middle of the month for...

Taking the MH in the middle of the month for 160watt solar panel install, then I am seriously looking at replacing the 12v coach batteries with a pair of 250amp 6v.


Dick Grattan
Surrey, BC,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-07-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Macnut Pretty sure your right about the...

Macnut

Pretty sure your right about the eterna-bond tape. I spoke to the dealer service and they mentioned tape, but wouldn't confirm it was eterna-tape. But it seems a waste to use a 4" or 2"...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
RoboticRV. Ha ha, very observant. When I was...

RoboticRV. Ha ha, very observant. When I was using the surge protector outside at the pedestal I was concerned someone might take it, so I fashion a cable so I could use a padlock to secure it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-14-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,485
Posted By Oldtrooper
Hi guys. Read about putting the surge protector...

Hi guys. Read about putting the surge protector in the service bay. Did that on our Vista. Got tired trying to fit everything in the floor of the service bay. I used those Velcro style hangers they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-14-2016, 12:07 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
118982 Hi guys. Read about putting the...

118982

Hi guys. Read about putting the surge protector in the service bay. Did that on our Vista. Got tired trying to fit everything in the floor of the service bay. I used those Velcro style...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
Vista 26HE Mirrors

Hi everyone. Just reliving a recent experience with the 26HE. We were on a 5000km trip this past month and we were on some pretty bad roads. On our return trip I noticed the drivers mirror seemed...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
pdander2.... I attached the cupholder at 3...

pdander2....
I attached the cupholder at 3 points. Two on the sides of the holder, toward the back of the coach. The third one I placed in the middle under the dash. I made 1 1/2' wide "L"...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-23-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
What size tire did you put on the 22.5's

What size tire did you put on the 22.5's
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-23-2015, 09:43 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
There was a service bulletin for the Vista 26HE...

There was a service bulletin for the Vista 26HE that remedied the knocking or banging noise above and behind the driver. That bulletin, I'll look for it, recommended lubercating the top gear...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,503
Posted By Oldtrooper
Eugene57 I had the same problem on my 2013...

Eugene57

I had the same problem on my 2013 Vista. But unless they modified construction, it would be very difficult for me to pop the fibreglass out of the J channel. I assume this is what you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-22-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
rottenkid, thanks for the post. Right after I...

rottenkid, thanks for the post. Right after I read it I went and checked the MH and sure enough, with a little, and I mean little tug, BOTH, fell off in my hand. Glad I checked. I'm pretty darn...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-20-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 68,004
Posted By Oldtrooper
Anybody installed a solar panel on their 26HE. ...

Anybody installed a solar panel on their 26HE. I'm curious to see where you ran the wires to the interior. I'm looking at the Renogy 100watt panel, just one as all I'm looking for is to supplement...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,578
Posted By Oldtrooper
lol, that is what I thought till I sprung a leak...

lol, that is what I thought till I sprung a leak over the drivers window, Right in the corner where sidewall, roof and cap all come together. There are square drain holes about every 8 feet, if they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-11-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
[QUOTE=Rmblaster;2550416]my last trip when I...

[QUOTE=Rmblaster;2550416]my last trip when I opened the water storage door to see how much water I had left I found this piece of foam sitting there. I cant see where it might have come from so if...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,872
Posted By Oldtrooper
RoboticRV, I didn't hardwire my GPS, what I did...

RoboticRV, I didn't hardwire my GPS, what I did do was add a second 12v accessory plug-in beside the OEM one down by the drivers left leg. I'm running a dash cam and GPS on that side. Initially I...
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